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$57+ Cheap flights from El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — CHI
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from El Paso to Chicago are usually found in April or August, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from El Paso to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Paso to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:24 pmELP - ORD
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Thu 1/155:01 pmORD - ELP
1 stop22h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:24 pmELP - ORD
1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/17:57 pmORD - ELP
1 stop18h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:24 pmELP - ORD
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Wed 12/3112:39 pmORD - ELP
2 stops23h 50mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$229
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:32 pmELP - ORD
1 stop5h 40mFrontier
Sun 12/147:00 amORD - ELP
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:24 pmELP - ORD
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Sun 12/289:05 amORD - ELP
1 stop28h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$258
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/138:55 pmELP - ORD
1 stop13h 47mFrontier
Mon 12/1512:59 pmORD - ELP
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:24 pmELP - ORD
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Tue 12/301:27 pmORD - ELP
2 stops23h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/222:14 pmELP - ORD
1 stop24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/17:57 pmORD - ELP
1 stop18h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$278
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:55 pmELP - ORD
1 stop16h 22mFrontier
Thu 1/810:32 pmORD - ELP
1 stop19h 28mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$281
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:32 pmELP - ORD
1 stop5h 40mFrontier
Thu 12/187:00 amORD - ELP
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$282
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:24 pmELP - MDW
1 stop6h 31mFrontier
Fri 1/28:00 amMDW - ELP
1 stop6h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$283
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/111:42 pmELP - MDW
1 stop20h 26mFrontier
Sun 12/1412:18 pmMDW - ELP
1 stop6h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$288

Find flight deals from El Paso to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$141
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$57
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$403

Good round-trip deal

$410 or less

Good one-way deal

$155 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from El Paso to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Paso to Chicago that are best for you.

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El Paso

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Depart

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Price

El PasoChicago

ELP - ORD

ELPORD

El Paso

Thu 1/15

12:40 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

9:05 am-11:57 am

Nonstop3h 52m

$199

El PasoChicago

ELP - ORD

ELPORD

El Paso

Wed 2/18

10:46 am-10:23 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

7:30 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

$202

El PasoChicago

ELP - ORD

ELPORD

El Paso

Wed 1/7

12:35 pm-12:23 am

1 stop10h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

5:05 am-2:43 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$212

El PasoChicago

ELP - MDW

ELPMDW

El Paso

Wed 1/21

7:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/24

4:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$214

El PasoChicago

ELP - MDW

ELPMDW

El Paso

Fri 1/9

1:26 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/16

6:45 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$219

El PasoChicago

ELP - ORD

ELPORD

El Paso

Wed 1/7

2:22 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

5:40 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 40m

$219

El PasoChicago

ELP - MDW

ELPMDW

El Paso

Thu 1/8

1:26 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/11

6:45 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$219

El PasoChicago

ELP - ORD

ELPORD

El Paso

Thu 12/11

8:55 pm-11:42 am

1 stop13h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/14

7:00 am-6:02 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$232

El PasoChicago

ELP - ORD

ELPORD

El Paso

Fri 12/12

5:32 pm-12:12 am

1 stop5h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/15

12:59 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$232

El PasoChicago

ELP - ORD

ELPORD

El Paso

Wed 2/18

12:35 pm-4:57 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

8:52 am-11:54 am

Nonstop4h 02m

$260

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Compare providers for flights from El Paso to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from El Paso to Chicago in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on El Paso-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on El Paso-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from El Paso-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on El Paso-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for El Paso-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from El Paso to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from El Paso with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from El Paso to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from El Paso to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from El Paso to Chicago. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from El Paso to Chicago, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from El Paso to Chicago?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Chicago (average of $129). Flying from El Paso to Chicago in November is currently the most expensive (average of $293). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ELP to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from El Paso to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from El Paso to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 74% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from El Paso to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from El Paso to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

The most flights from ELP to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from El Paso to Chicago?

How often are flights from El Paso to Chicago delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between El Paso and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for El Paso to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on El Paso to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from El Paso to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,063 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,092 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from El Paso to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from El Paso to Chicago?

    Located just 7.2 mi from the city center, El Paso is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from El Paso. Booking flights from El Paso (ELP) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from El Paso to Chicago?

    A quick flight from El Paso to Chicago can take about 3h 14m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $199. The distance between El Paso and Chicago is about 1234 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from El Paso to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at $133, Frontier will fly you from El Paso to Chicago and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $247 and $295, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from El Paso to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from El Paso to Chicago are Frontier ($73), American Airlines ($118), and United Airlines ($167).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from El Paso to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from El Paso, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Alaska Airlines (92%), American Airlines (92%), Envoy Air( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from El Paso to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $154. While the most popular route (El Paso - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $162 on average, our data indicates $590 when flying from El Paso to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from El Paso to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on El Paso to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from El Paso to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from El Paso to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from El Paso to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from El Paso to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from El Paso to Chicago?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Chicago (average of $129). Flying from El Paso to Chicago in November is currently the most expensive (average of $293). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from El Paso to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from El Paso to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$141Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$247Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$295Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$297Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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